Apple Quinoa Salad

This post may contain affiliate links. A quick and easy apple quinoa salad that’s perfect for a light meal or side dish. Why You’ll Love Apple Quinoa Salad Quinoa salad is always a great choice for an easy, versatile recipe that’s nutrition and tastes great. Here’s why we love this salad: Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. Flexible . Throw in any extra veggies, top with cheese, add protein, mix and match nuts, there’s no wrong answer. Nutritious ! This salad is plant-based, gluten-free and a good source of protein and fibre. Meal Prep. This salad is perfect for making ahead of time because the flavours only get better the next day. Sharing . It’s a great option to bring to a picnic or BBQ. Try some quinoa salad variations with this Kale Quinoa Salad , Summer Quinoa Salad or Edamame Quinoa Salad ! Ingredient Notes Below is a quick overview of what you’ll need to make the recipe and any substitutions you can make. Use the recipe card with the full list of ingredients and measurements at the bottom of the post when you’re ready to make the recipe. This recipe is flexible so feel free to mix and match, swap things out, add some extras and make it your own. Quinoa : This salad would also work with barley or farro. Spinach : Finely chopped kale or arugula would also work. If using kale, just be sure to massage it with 1 tsp olive oil to soften before adding to the salad. Cranberries : Omit or swap for raisins, dried blueberries or cherries or chopped dates. Walnuts : Swap for pecans or if you need the salad to be nut-free you can do sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. Lemon : Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar works well as a substitute if you don’t have a lemon on hand. Shallot : Red onion is a good substitute. Herbs : You can leave the parsley out if you’re not a fan or try mint, basil or cilantro. Additions This is a great recipe for adding any extra veggies or other ingredients. Quick tip, make sure to dice all your veggies so you get more in every bite! Veggies : Grated carrots, bell pepper or diced cucumber are good additions. Add half a cup of any or all! Cheese : For tanginess, serve topped with feta or goat cheese. Protein : Add shredded chicken, shrimp, tofu or tempeh for a complete meal. Wrap It : Add the salad to a wrap or pita with hummus and lettuce for a quick lunch. FAQs Do I have to rinse the quinoa? I recommend it, yes. This can help remove any bitterness. Is this a hot or cold salad? It’s meant to be a cold salad but if serving right away, it will be warm from the quinoa. The flavours improve after chilling, so it works well for making in advance! What kind of apple should I use? Any kind...

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